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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 3d

Join us this November for a powerful networking event focused on how partnerships can strengthen your organisation, unlock new funding opportunities, and amplify your impact.

Newcastle
Wed 12 Nov 13:30–15:30
bit.ly/NewcastleNet...

Gateshead
Thurs 20 Nov 13:00–15:00
bit.ly/GatesheadNet...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 4d

Do you think there are gaps in transport provision in Newcastle and Gateshead?

Do you want to learn how your organisation can help to address these issues?

Join us for a training workshop next Wednesday led by the Community Transport Association.

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2syhd4j7

Community Transport: Easy ways to help more people to access your services | Connected Voice

www.connectedvoice.org.uk

Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 10d

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs

...and much more!
bit.ly/CVNews2October

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 20d

📣 Calling All Voluntary and Community Organisations in Gateshead!

The Gateshead VCSE Fund is here to support you!

Join our FREE webinar to on Thurs 25 Sept 12-1pm to
✅ Learn about the fund
✅ Understand the application process
✅ Ask questions and check your eligibility

bit.ly/VCSEFund

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 24d

Our third Haref Network meeting of the year took place yesterday, the theme was 'Mental Health'

Many thanks to our attendees, and our wonderful speakers:
- Northumberland Cricket Board
- @healthworks.bsky.social
- The Angelou Centre

It was a great and engaging session with lots of conversation!

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there is a large room with green walls and a grey carpet, various people of different ethnicities, ages and genders are sat at each table. they are listening to a speaker and are facing towards the back of the room. The speaker is sat at one of the tables

There is a man stood next to a podium with a microphone in his hand, he is looking at a large screen at the front of the room which describes the Newcastle Community Pathfinders service by healthworks

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · 24d

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs

Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/CVNews18Sept

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our September #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢

Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.

Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/SeptHarefBul...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're proud to stand with nearly 90 organisations across the North East in calling on the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit in Universal Credit.
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/nechildpoverty

Image of the letter addressed to Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, read it here https://bit.ly/nechildpoverty

Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Sep 4

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs

Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 26

... this networking event will give you opportunities to share knowledge, make connections, and learn about how other people are making buildings work for them.
connectedvoice.org.uk/events/conne...

Connected Voice Networking Event - Making Your Building Work for You - Newcastle | Connected Voice

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 26

🏫Making Your Building Work for You
Join as at our next networking event for VCSEs based in Newcastle. Whether you’ve managed your own building for years or are just looking to take the next step into renting your first space...
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Connected Voice Networking Event - Making Your Building Work for You - Newcastle | Connected Voice

connectedvoice.org.uk

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are launching Tech4Communities in #Gateshead with the #DigitalPovertyAlliance and @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social [email protected]'s Gateshead Digital Inclusion Project and a network of local libraries and community venues are at its heart shorturl.at/kHc8Q

Tech4Communities launches in Gateshead: Local delivery, national expertise – Digital Poverty Alliance

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has launched Tech4Communities in Gateshead, opening 16 public drop-off points where individuals and small businesses can dona

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 21

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read it now! 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 18

Job Vacancy! Housing Coordinator - The Angelou Centre

Job type: Full time
Salary: £30,303 to £35,781.20
Hours: 35
Closing date: Sun, 24/08/2025 - 17:00

For more information - www.connectedvoice.org.uk/jobs/housing...

Housing Coordinator | Connected Voice

www.connectedvoice.org.uk

Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 14

This event will give you opportunities to share knowledge, make connections, and learn about how other people are making buildings work for them.
Newcastle Event: connectedvoice.org.uk/events/conne...
Gateshead Event: connectedvoice.org.uk/events/conne...

Connected Voice Networking Event - Making Your Building Work for You - Gateshead | Connected Voice

connectedvoice.org.uk

Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join us for our next networking event!
🏫Making Your Building Work for You is about the potentials, successes and challenges of owning and managing property in the VCSE sector.
To sign up please click on the links in the comments!
Newcastle Event: 16 September
Gateshead Event: 18 September

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 12

🌱🌰We had an amazing turn out to our Health and Wellbeing event today, a special thanks to Susanne Ayers from the Herb Hub and Christine Wright from the RHS - Royal Horticultural Society Society for presentations. Thank you to all those who came along!

Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 7

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training

Read it now! 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thanks to funding from UKSPF and the North East Combined Authority, Connected Voice is pleased to offer free online training courses through High Speed Training.
To be eligible, you must be both a volunteer in Newcastle and a resident of Newcastle.
Find out more here tinyurl.com/95vu2av5

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Jul 24

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs

Read it now!👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Jul 17

As Newcastle Community Bridgebuilders draws to a close, we want to thank everyone for their involvement across the 6 workshops and for your commitment to making Newcastle a city of Bridges and not Walls.

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thank you for your time and input. Your valuable feedback will be used to inform future services.

For further information or support completing the survey, please email: [email protected]

Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Jul 17

Here at Connected Voice we deliver VCSE infrastructure support services and the Gateshead Volunteer Centre on behalf of Gateshead Council.

Gateshead Council would like to hear from you about these services.

Please complete this short survey by Sunday 17th August.
tinyurl.com/GatesheadVCS...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Jul 16

Our July #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢

Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.

Read it now! 👇
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

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Connected Voice @connectedvoice.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today you’ll find Gateshead Volunteer Centre Coordinator Laurie in the sunshine at Whinnies Community Garden from 12:30-2pm! Pop down for a chat to find out how you can volunteer and make a difference in your community. While you’re here why not enjoy the beautiful surroundings too ☀️

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